Journal of Light Construction: Online Exclusive

Beating the Principle of Accumulated Error

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:43:33 EST

It wasn't surprising that accumulated errors had added up to make the assembled cabinet unit too big to fit.

Alabama Deck Collapse Injures Spring Break Students

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:50:16 EST

A deck on a Gulf Shores, Alabama, rental property failed suddenly under the weight of students at a spring break party.

Beetle-Killed, Blue-Stained Pine Goes Looking For Buyers

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:16:18 EST

People like blue cheese. Why not blue-stained beetle-killed wood?

Air Sealing Recessed Lights

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:29:36 EST

Even when equipped with the most efficient bulbs, can lights are a major source of undetected air leakage in most homes.

Better Bathroom Access Made Easy

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:56:22 EST

Replacing existing butt "hinges" with a set of offset hinges widened the door opening by almost 2 inches.

Heavy Equipment Operators Compete on Discovery Channel Series

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:33:01 EST

Crews of highly-skilled machine operators test their precision, speed, and smarts in outrageous tv challenges.

Open-Cell Foams Approved

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:45:02 EST

Several open-cell foams have been approved for the ICC-ES for use without an ignition barrier in sealed attics and crawl spaces.

Assisted Living in Your Own Backyard

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 01:47:43 EST

Prefab builders look to extend the backyard “granny flat” concept to seniors with special medical needs, but local zoning requirements are a potential stumbling block.

Slideshow: Flashing a Flanged Window with Housewrap and Flashing Tape

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:44:06 EST

Veteran builder Carl Hagstrom demonstrates the right way to install a flanged window unit by detailing the housewrap and flashing tape.

Construction Fatalities Decline by 7% in 2011

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:55:21 EST

Falls are still the leading cause of death on construction sites

Making Sense of Spray Foam and Ignition Barriers

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:41:52 EST

Prescriptive ignition barriers aren’t the only route to compliance. Spray foam can also be protected with an intumescent coating.

Unity Homes Launches, Aiming at Affordable High-Performance

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:28:42 EST

The new builder has lofty growth ambitions, made possible by its panelized construction process.

Home Prices Rise for the 3rd Straight Month

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:41:25 EST

According the Case-Shiller index released today, home prices in the 20 largest markets showed a month-to-month increase of 1.6% in July.

Housing Starts Rise - Single Family Market Strong

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:41:23 EST

Single family housing starts at the highest level since April 2010

Sustainability Expert Reports on Hybrid Water Heaters

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:41:27 EST

Next-wave DHW heaters offer performance advantages over conventional tankless and storage water heaters but may not make financial sense.

Moldy Wood and the Fungolin

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:41:26 EST

Bioengineers are using fungi to replicate the acoustical properties of wood from the little ice age.

Some Mississippians Must Obtain Building Permits Before Repairing Isaac Flood and Wind Damage

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:41:27 EST

Failure to comply may result in fines, loss of insurance eligibility, and government assistance.

3-D Printing for Automated Home Construction?

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:41:24 EST

Contour Crafting utilizes 3-D concrete printing to manufacture complex components and even entire houses.

New Orleans Rebuilding Organization Postpones Katrina Commemoration to Assess Isaac Damage

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:39:23 EST

Non-profit makes urgent request for help in continuing to provide safe, affordable homes for displaced residents and meet needs of the latest storm victims.

Home Price Indices Show Broad-Based Jump in Q2

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:39:21 EST

All three headline indices end Q2 with positive annual growth rates.